The Computer Science major at Valparaiso University employs the methodologies of mathematics (logic), science (observation), and engineering (design).  At its core is the study of algorithms: the precise sequence of instructions used to solve problems.  Valpo's Computer Science curriculum includes extensive exploration of all of these principles, preparing undergraduates for the future of technology regardless of what new languages, operating systems, and applications emerge. 

 

Not only do Valpo undergraduates in Computer Science cultivate the skills necessary for a career in the field, but they also share in Valpo's rich tradition of a liberal arts foundation.  Graduates leave Valpo with excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, as well as strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills-resulting in graduates who are truly well-rounded.

The Computer Science major, for either the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, consists of the following courses:

MATH 131       Calculus I
MATH 168       Discrete Structures I
MATH 240       Statistical Analysis
MATH 269       Discrete Sturctures II
CS 157             Algorithms and Programming
CS 158             Algorithms and Abstract Data Types
CS 246             Computer Architecture and Programming
CS 257             Data  Structures and Programming Languages
CS 332             Databases and Artificial Intelligence
CS 347             Operating Systems and Networking
CS 358             Software Design and Development (required for BS only)
CS 372             Computability and Computational Complexity
CS 493             Seminar on Professional Practices
Plus 5 elective credits numbered above 290.